Tag: Horse Racing
Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle – no clear favorite and plenty of contenders
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The chaos at the start of the Kentucky Derby sometimes decides the most exciting two minutes in sports in a matter... more
Ohio: Northfield Park Casino unveils new brand identity, adds video lottery terminals
Northfield Park Racino in Ohio has unveiled a new brand identity reinforcing a commitment to delivering a gaming experience with a wide... more
Churchill Downs posts record net revenue of $663 million for first quarter of 2026
Churchill Downs Wednesday reported record net revenue of $663 million for the first quarter of 2026, up $20 million, or 3% year-over-year.... more
Churchill Downs set to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property
The second leg of the Triple Crown races is about to undergo seismic change. Churchill Downs on Tuesday entered into a definitive agreement... more
Kentucky Derby fixture steps away: Mike Battaglia retires as oddsmaker
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mike Battaglia, who set the morning-line odds for every Kentucky Derby since 1974, is retiring ahead of next month’s... more
Nevada horse racing dissemination that dates back to Bugsy Siegel eliminated Jan. 1
Horse racing in Nevada is about to get more profitable for casinos. A change in state law and new regulations that go into effect Jan. 1... more
Pari-mutuel sports wagering in Nevada likely to be revived with acquisition
After failed attempts in the past, a Nevada gaming attorney said pari-mutuel sports wagering is likely to be revived in the future with an... more
Nevada regulators uphold 15-year ban, $100K fine for trainer whose horses tested positive for methamphetamine
Despite a plea from horse trainer Ricardo Castillo, the Nevada Gaming Commission upheld a $100,000 fine and banned him from racing for 15... more
New Jersey: Monmouth Park opens Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Entertainment and Monmouth Park Friday held the grand opening of the trackside Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park in Oceanport,... more
British horse racing goes ahead with strike action in tax protest
LONDON (AP) — British horse racing went ahead Wednesday with its unprecedented one-day strike to protest a feared rise in taxes on race... more
